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26 January 2017

Magnetic Island Travel Diary

Magnetic Island is truly a world of its own. An abundance of bushy mountains drop down to endless secluded beaches and rocky shores. Nature lovers can see koalas in the wild, whilst even the most seasoned beach bum can find themselves totally relaxing on their own slice of island paradise.

#FollowMe to this gorgeous island, as I show you the best that Magnetic Island has to offer...

Little beaches don't get much cuter than this!

Oh I do like to be beside the seaside ♫

Magnetic Island= Wildlife photography haven

Acting out our own 'Nicholas Sparks' scene on the Picnic Bay jetty

Life is better under the palm trees

Travel is the only thing you can buy that makes you richer

Wild rainbow lorikeets

Trying to spot wild rock wallabies

A look out to one of Magentic Island's beautiful bays

My real life teddy bear

Big bird, little birds

My Outfits

Ok... so I technically should have posted this ages ago! I visited Magnetic Island just before Hamilton Island back in December whilst my parents were visiting from the UK. But my blogging life went all crazy, collaborations and outfits kept coming, and it just kept being pushed back and back. But that's enough waffling from me...

Magnetic Island is a stunning mountainous island located eight kilometres off the coast of Townsville, North Queensland. Known fondly to locals as 'Maggie', this cute island is the perfect place to unwind, explore and get lost in nature.

What To Do In Magnetic Island

Spot Wild Koalas On The Forts Walk

Magnetic Island is one of the best places in Australia to spot koalas in the wild. This being my third time visiting Magnetic Island, I knew that The Forts walk is the place that you are certain to spot these cute little teddies.

The Forts Walk is around 90 mins long and takes you through a gumtree lined path and up to a historic World War II fort. Along the way, you can gaze out onto serene views of secluded beaches and miles of bush-filled wilderness.

Koalas are literally the laziest critters ever and don't tend to move much, which can make them hard to spot. Nonetheless, we actually managed to spot ten of these cuties!

Beach Hopping

The island is home to a whopping 23 beaches and around half can be accessed by car or walking. With so much sandy utopia to explore, I suggest making a day of it! Rent a car, grab a map, wind the windows down and hop from beach to beach.

Horseshoe Bay, Nelly Bay and Arcadia are the most popular beaches and are the perfect spots to grab a bite to eat between swimming sessions. Alongside this, these are the only three beaches that are patrolled by lifeguards on the island.

If you're feeling adventurous, walk down the short road to Cockle Bay, a tiny seaside settlement lined with cute fishing boats. Arthur Bay and Radical Bay win the prizes for being the most picturesque, whilst West Point, which can only be accessed by 4WD offers sunsets like no where else.

Rainbow Lorikeet Feeding At The Koala Bungalows

Warning: if birds freak you out, do not do this!

Each night at the Koala Bungalows, there is a wild lorikeet feeding. The keeper will literally plop some food into your hand, then about 20 birds will land on you. I have to admit, this even made me a little squeamish, as they were actually on my head (eeek!) If you do go and feed these beautiful birds, wear a long-sleeved shirt, as these angry birds do peck. My arm looked like it had been mauled by the time the feeding was over! But these pretty birds were so beautiful that it was sort of worth it.

Yes: I did get a photo of this happening. No: I will not show you.

Feed Wild Rock Wallabies at Geoffrey Bay

Geoffrey Bay is home to a colony of oh-so-cute rock wallabies, which actually eat from the palm of your hand. And these gentle babies will not draw blood like the angry birds!

Nature lovers can also get their fill of wild birds around the island or feed one of the cute possums at Man Friday's Mexican restaurant.

The best thing about Magnetic Island is that it has an atmosphere that lets you relax, unplug and unwind. Whether you are an Aussie, or hope to visit here one day, this place needs to be on your wanderlust list!

What a beautiful island, dear! Thanks for sharing these adorable pictures with us. The photo of the palmtrees is gorgeous, and I also loved those cute wild rainbow lorikeets (their colors, omg!!). I'm glad to see that you and your bf enjoyed exploring that gorgeous place! :)xx

Oh my goodness, Rachel ! This is absolutely so beautiful!! My favorite part was your "Nicholas Sparks" photo ! So fabulous! Honestly I could look at all of these gorgeous views and adorable animals forever!

I would really love to visit the magnetic island, I love nature I love animals, this would be a perfect place for me. You look incredibly fabulous, this year I have to have a body like yours and am serious about those goals!!www.fashionstylemogul.com

Oh how do you manage to make me want to prepare a suitcase and leave at the other side of the world, overtime I read your posts! Magnetic islands sounds and looks like a paradise on earth! Wonderful scenery and rich nature, with all these adorable species of animals! How cute are these Koalas? I really do hope to visit this island one day! Thank you so much for sharing with us and have a great start to the week!xoxoStellawww.stellaasteria.com

I've never even heard of this before but I'm so glad you posted because this place looks incredible! All of your captures are so beautiful! Anytime animals are involved I'm down! Thanks for the lovely post!

My God, Magnetic Island certainly lives up to its title right Rach? Just when I think I can't fall any harder for you and your beautiful summer soul and paradisal blog, the perfect vibes just keep blasting those babelicious vibes! Your wardrobe is straight outta the most stunning summer town there ever was; killing it with fierce in your gorgeous maxis and pretty shades. So much love! You and Jake make for the most mesmeric couple, so much CUTE! And eeep, 23 beaches? Can never have enough beaches #beachdontkillmyvibe. Literally feel like I've taken a blissful escape of a vacation touring round Magnetic Island with you and your dreamy self, I'm totally in awe of Horseshoe Bay, Cockle Bay and Geoffrey Bay and my soul is shattering with cuteness overload at all the sweet friends you met along the way; koalas! Rainbow lorikeets! And major aww fever to that pretty possum! You definitely need a crown for your official state as queen of pure paradise! <3

I'm seriously convinced that you live in paradise, haha. Let me know if you ever want to trade places, I'm more than happy to trade the snow we're having right now for this awesomeness and to see these cute little creatures, which I can't even handle their cuteness! I always love the photos you share here and on IG, it's like a tropical oasis. Thanks for sharing, beauty, Magnetic Island seems like a dream destination!

Hey Darling,So Beautiful Island and I wish I would be there now:) The Photos are Stunning and you both look so Sweet:) I am in Love with this place after seeing your Photos:)Kisses Karina Have a Beautiful Day

I always wanna meet a kuala bear!! So luckly and this Island indeed looks magical and magnetic with it's gorgeous beauty! It's currently cold and Toronto and I can't help but day dream about thisplace.

Oh my goodness, Magentic Island sounds like a dream! And 23 beaches on one island, I can't even fathom how amazing that is. You are so lucky to have visited multiple times, and to be in the presence of nature and so many animals. I'm so jealous you got see so many of them up close! Definitely adding this magical place to my travel list now :)